What is this white pineapple thing? Please help me ID

MrJawfish · 12/01/2012, 08:43 AM

Hi everyone,

Within the last week, I have noticed several of these white pineapples popping up throughout my tank. I just wanted to know the following:

A) What exactly is it? I think it could be a sponge, I'm not sure though.
B) Is it beneficial or harmful to the tank?

Thanks for your help!
J

All6Fish · 12/01/2012, 08:47 AM

Picture kinda blurry, but a spomge would be a good guess. I am sure someone will chime in.

MrJawfish · 12/01/2012, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by All6Fish

Picture kinda blurry, but a spomge would be a good guess. I am sure someone will chime in.

I took this pic with my iPhone, because I don't have a camera. I know it is not the best quality. Hopefully, someone can make out the image to provide an accurate id.

accordsirh22 · 12/01/2012, 09:36 AM

pineapple sponge, its a good thing

Anemone · 12/01/2012, 10:19 AM

Yes, funny you call them "pineapple looking," since the common name is pineapple sponge. Not an issue for your tank.

Kevin

downbeach · 12/01/2012, 10:29 AM

Sycon Sponge, AKA, Pineapple, Q-tip sponge.

MrJawfish · 12/01/2012, 08:10 PM

Thanks for the advice everyone. I was worried that it may have been a bad sign. My tank is only 2 months old now, so it is still fairly new.

SushiGirl · 12/01/2012, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by downbeach

Sycon Sponge, AKA, Pineapple, Q-tip sponge.

Scypha.

12/01/2012, 10:19 AM	#5
Anemone Cloning Around Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Valencia, California Posts: 25,267	Yes, funny you call them "pineapple looking," since the common name is pineapple sponge. Not an issue for your tank. Kevin __________________ Back in the pool, swimming with the sharks... Current Tank Info: Red Sea 425XL w/Kessil AP700, Vertex 180i Skimmer, 2 x Vortech MP40s

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All6Fish Moved On Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Meriden, Ct Posts: 532	Picture kinda blurry, but a spomge would be a good guess. I am sure someone will chime in.

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accordsirh22 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 817	pineapple sponge, its a good thing

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downbeach Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Smyrna, Delaware Posts: 3,767	Sycon Sponge, AKA, Pineapple, Q-tip sponge.

12/01/2012, 08:10 PM	#7
MrJawfish Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 29	Thanks for the advice everyone. I was worried that it may have been a bad sign. My tank is only 2 months old now, so it is still fairly new.